9/25 Family Holiday

Talk about the family holidays in Korea.

There are two big family holidays in Korea. One of them is the Korean version of Thanksgiving called Chuseok. It's a three-day holiday, normally during the months of September or October. The reason the date changes is that it is based on the lunar calendar. During the family holidays, family members get together at one place. People visit their hometowns to see their relatives. They cook holiday food and eat together. They also hold memorials for their ancestors. They also visit their ancestors' graves to pay their respects. As everyone is on the move, it is very hard to get plane or train tickets during this time of year.

@ Speaking Tips: memorial

제사, 차례, 추모식

누군가를 기리는 추모식을 영어로는 memorial이라고 한다. 우리 조상을 기리는 의식인 제사나 차례를 표현하기에 가장 적합한 단어가 바로 이 memorial이다.

@ Traffic was a nightmare.  차가 끔찍하게 막혔어.